Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | GT109B2 | General Microbiology | Compulsory | 1 | 1 | 4 |
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Level of Course Unit |
Short Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
Introduction to fundamental microbiology terms and to provide background needed to food microbiology lesson |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Kübra ÇİNAR TOPÇU |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | Knows the subject and part of general microbiology | 2 | Knows the history of microbiology. Makes classification and nomenclature of microorganisms | 3 | Make comments about microorganisms and knows microorganism genetics. | 4 | Knows the internal and external environmental factors affecting reproductive in microorganisms | 5 | To comment on the control of microorganisms by physical and chemical methods |
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Mode of Delivery |
Normal Education |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
None |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
Introduction to microbiology, terminology, Classification, General characteristics of microbial groups and importance of them in food microbiology, Microbial metabolism, Microbial growth, Control of microorganisms, Immunology, genetic structure and mutations |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Microbiology and its sections, Classification and naming of microorganisms, History of microbiology
| | | 2 | Microorganism Groups (Bacteria)
| | | 3 | Mikroorganizma Grupları (Yeast)
| | | 4 | Microorganism Groups (Molds)
| | | 5 | Viruses
| | | 6 | Bacteriophages
| | | 7 | Nutrition in Microorganisms
| | | 8 | Midterm Exam
| | | 9 | Environmental factors affecting reproduction: internal factors
| | | 10 | Environmental factors affecting reproduction: extarnal factors
| | | 11 | Grouping Microorganisms According to Nutritional Status
| | | 12 | Media, Anaerobic Culture Methods
| | | 13 | Generation of viruses, Microorganism Genetics
| | | 14 | Control of microorganisms by Physical Methods
| | | 15 | Control of microorganisms by chemical methods
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Recommended or Required Reading |
Sert, S., 2002; Genel Mikrobiyoloji, Atatürk Üniversitesi, Ziraat Fakültesi, Ders Yayınları.
Sert, S., 2002; Genel Mikrobiyoloji Uygulama Kitabı, Atatürk Üniversitesi, Ziraat Fakültesi, Ders Yayınları. |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | Work Placement(s) | None |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Self Study | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 4 | 4 | 16 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 6 | 5 | 30 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
LO1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | LO2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | LO3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | LO4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | LO5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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